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Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in a health, social work or other related field and relevant work experience OR Grad Cert or Grad Dip in Mental Health with relevant work experience.

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2015:

Indicative annual fee 2015: AUD$ 16000

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007, on average, the indexation rate has been 4%.

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Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

English Proficiency

AQF level

AQF level 9

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 27320

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007, on average, the indexation rate has been 4%.

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Why study the Master of Mental Health?

The Master of Mental Health provides systematic training designed to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to contemporary mental health practice. Candidates receive advanced training in a variety of evidence based interventions and the theoretical principles that underpin them. Teaching is provided by highly experienced practitioners and/or researchers, many of whom have national or international reputations for scholarship and/or professional practice. Students have the opportunity to undertake both structured and independent learning assignments and study in a flexible environment that respects concurrent professional commitments.

The mode of study and the location where courses are offered will vary depending on the field of study chosen. Please refer to the entry information for fields of study for more information. This is particularly important for international students as on and off campus requirements vary between fields of study.

Majors/Specialisations

Master of Mental Health

Placement courses

The University provides group supervision in relation to practicum courses. Students are also required to have an 'on-site' supervisor and any costs associated with this supervision are the responsibility of the student.'

Entry requirements for Australian students

Bachelor degree in a health, social work or other related field and relevant work experience OR Grad Cert or Grad Dip in Mental Health with relevant work experience.

Additional application information

Psychotherapy or Family Therapy - also requires 1 year work experience in the field of mental health, and the capacity to meet practicum requirements.Art Therapy is the only area that has a second semester intake. It also requires applicants to:

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2015:

Indicative annual fee 2015: AUD$ 16000

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 27320

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.

To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete.
To see all courses available please refer to the course list.

Fees calculator

Select the
Fees Calculator
to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in
studying to estimate your fees for a semester.

Fee rules

Careers

This program is designed to enhance the skills of the mental health professional workforce. It is anticipated that successful graduates would have enhanced employability and opportunities for advancement.

While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.

To complete the Master of Mental Health

To complete the Master of Mental Health, a student must
complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the
course list
and according to the Rules for the program.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General
Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs.
Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the
University Rules page.

A student is required to obtain #24 from the MMH List

#16 from Part A; and

#8 from Part B

Refer to MMH rules for further information.

See the
course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Mental Health.